OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Chemosphere is 119. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Enhanced nitrogen removal and microbial community of the mainstream deammonification treating fluctuating influent C/N wastewater by the novel functional carriers	568
The bimolecular reactive transport in heterogeneous porous media: Sub-diffusion in interpretation of laboratory experiment	528
Optimisation of the uncertainty of oil spill identification from replicate comparative analyses: Comparison of standardised and novel identification methods	525
In situ generation of highly localized chlorine by laser-induced graphene electrodes during electrochemical disinfection	503
Editorial Board	424
Anodic oxidation of sulfamethoxazole paired to cathodic hydrogen peroxide production	391
Rational design of MOF@COF composites with multi-site functional groups for enhanced elimination of U(VI) from aqueous solution	388
Adsorption of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs traces in water on clay minerals	368
How does silicon alleviate Cd-induced phytotoxicity in barley, Hordeum vulgare L.?	357
Chitosan-based composite microspheres for treatment of hexavalent chromium and EBBR from aqueous solution	350
Maneb-induced neurotoxicity involves dopaminergic cell loss and impaired lipid metabolism	333
A closed-loop electrokinetic system for recovery of PbO2@Fe composite derived from lead-containing sludge	327
“Functional connector” strategy on tunable organo-vermiculites: The superb adsorption towards Congo Red	321
Versatile strategy of sulfanilamide antibiotics removal via microalgal biochar: Role of oxygen-enriched functional groups	308
Trans-electrode pressure of gas-diffusion electrodes significantly influencing the electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production	302
Developing an exclusive sensor based on molecularly imprinted polymer/Multi-walled carbon nanotubes/Fe3O4@Au nanocomposite for the selective determination of an anti-cancer drug imatinib	293
Ultrasonic-driven degradation of organic pollutants using piezoelectric catalysts WS2/Bi2WO6 heterojunction composites	292
Heteroepitaxial growth of ZIF-67 nanoparticles on the ZIF-L(Zn) nanosheets for fabrication of Pebax mixed matrix membranes with highly efficient CO2 separation	283
Chromium isotope fractionation during the removal of hexavalent chromium by oak-based biochar	276
Sustainable sensor from coconut waste for sensitive and simultaneous detection of heavy metals	251
Cationic surfactants influencing the enhancement of energy efficiency for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) removal in the electrocoagulation-flotation (ECF) system	250
Leached degradation products from beached microplastics: A potential threat to coastal dune plants	244
Experimental application of a zero-point charge based on pH as a simple indicator of microplastic particle aggregation	236
The role of the macroalgae Ulva lactuca on the cellular effects of neodymium and mercury in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis	235
Modelling heavy-metal phytoextraction capacities of Helianthus annuus L. and Brassica napus L.	235

Efficient photodegradation of PFOA using spherical BiOBr modified TiO2 via hole-remained oxidation mechanism	232
Assessment of Cd bioavailability using chemical extraction methods, DGT, and biological indicators in soils with different aging times	224
Predominance of comammox bacteria among ammonia oxidizers under low dissolved oxygen condition	224
Expression of Concern: Zinc fortification and alleviation of cadmium stress by application of lysine chelated zinc on different varieties of wheat and rice in cadmium stressed soil (Chemosphere, Volum	224
How to establish detection limits for environmental microplastics analysis	221
Target determination and suspect screening of legacy and emerging per- and poly-fluoro poly-ethers in wild boar liver, in Italy	220
Optimization of a method used for extracting microplastics from an organic matter-rich matrix and isolated particles assessment	214
Boat paint and epoxy fragments - Leading contributors of microplastic pollution in surface waters of a protected Andaman bay	210
Ensemble meta machine learning for predicting the adsorption of anionic and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions using Polymer/graphene/clay/MgFeAl-LTH nanocomposite	208
Identification of flood-prone areas using the HEC-RAS 2D model in a region of the Valley of Mexico	205
Microplastics enrichment characteristics of antibiotic resistance genes and pathogens in landfill leachate	204
Ecological risk assessment of pesticides on soil biota: An integrated field-modelling approach	199
Recent developments in photocatalysis of industrial effluents ։ A review and example of phenolic compounds degradation	199
Investigation of pH-dependent extraction methods for PFAS in (fluoropolymer-based) consumer products: A comparative study between targeted and sum parameter analysis	196
WO3/Ag/ZnO S-scheme heterostructure thin film spinning disc photoreactor for intensified photodegradation of cephalexin antibiotic	195
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) as a technique to detect copper in plastic and microplastic waste	189
Degradation of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol in UV-based AOPs for photoreactors with reflective inner surfaces: Kinetics and transformation products	188
The Raman spectroscopy and SEM/EDS investigation of the primary sources of microplastics from cosmetics available in Poland	187
Effects of temperature on plant growth and arsenic removal efficiency of Pteris vittata in purifying arsenic-contaminated water in winter: A two-year year-round field study	187
A review of pre- and post-surface-modified neem (Azadirachta indica) biomass adsorbent: Surface functionalization mechanism and application	187
Integration of microplastics and heavy metals in the potential ecological risk index: Spatial pollution assessment of sediments in the inner Gulf of Thailand	186
Organophosphorus flame retardants in fish from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River: Tissue distribution, age-dependent accumulation and ecological risk assessment	183
Hair product use and urinary biomarker concentrations of non-persistent endocrine disrupting chemicals among reproductive-aged Black women	183
Reproductive toxicity of glyphosate and its main metabolite aminomethyl phosphonic acid (AMPA) on zebrafish (Danio rerio)	178
Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by plasma-activated Bacillus strain	177
Nanocellulose sponges embedding metal oxide nanoparticles for adsorption and photodegradation of microplastics	176
Stenotrophomonas pavanii AS1 and blue light synergistically enhance kinetin riboside biosynthesis and mercury tolerance in Oryza sativa	171
Fate of 14C-labelled ionic organic chemicals in a water-sediment system and surface water	169
Divulging the dust: An examination of particle deposition on soft ocular lens during urban commuting	168
Rebuttal to the Editor's letter related to “Cost-effective remedial to microfiber pollution from wash effluent in Kolkata and Ranaghat”	162
Wood as a green and sustainable alternative for environmentally friendly & flexible electronic devices	162
Biodegradation of the emerging contaminant 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one and its product 3-amino-1,2,4-triazol-5-one in perlite/soil columns	161
Plasma catalysis. A study of the influence of oxysulfur, SOx• species through the degradation of sulfonated dyes by non-thermal plasma	158
Corrigendum to ‘Voltammetric sensing of Cd(II) at ZIF-8/GO modified electrode: Optimization and field measurements’ [Chemosphere 329 (2023) 138710]	157
Expression of Concern: Synthesis of bioinspired sorbent and their exploitation for methylene blue remediation	157
Corrigendum to “Environmental fate and metabolic transformation of two non-ionic pesticides in soil: Effect of biochar, moisture, and soil sterilization” [Chemosphere 345 (2023) 140458]	157
Retraction notice to “Simultaneous determination of hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, and telmisartan with spectrophotometric and HPLC green chemistry applications”[Chemosphere 303 (2022) 135074]	155
Retraction notice to “Biodiesel synthesis from Prunus bokhariensis non-edible seed oil by using green silver oxide nanocatalyst” [Chemosphere 291, Part 2, March 2022, 132780]	155
Corrigendum to ‘Carbon black nanoparticles induce pulmonary fibrosis through NLRP3 inflammasome pathway modulated by miR-96 targeted FOXO3a’ [Chemosphere (2020) 125075]	154
Characteristics and aqueous dye removal ability of novel biosorbents derived from acidic and alkaline one-step ball milling of hickory wood	153
Effects of the toxic metal zinc on the growth, development, and reproduction of the wolf spider Pardosa laura through its food Drosophila melanogaster	153
Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous acetaldehyde using Fe-grafted ZnO nanocomposites in a continuous flow reactor	152
S-scheme heterojunction of hollow corncob-like ZnIn2S4/LaFeO3 for water splitting and tetracycline degradation	152
Preparation, characterization, and performance evaluation of composite films of polyvinyl alcohol/ cellulose nanofiber extracted from Imperata cylindrica	151
Cadmium stimulated cooperation between bacterial endophytes and plant intrinsic detoxification mechanism in Lonicera japonica thunb	151
Optimizing physico-chemical properties of hierarchical ZnO/TiO2 nano-film by the novel heating method for photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics and dye	151
Continuous Fe(II)-dosing scheme for persulfate activation: Performance enhancement mechanisms in a slurry phase reactor	149
Adsorbents obtained from recycled polymeric materials for retention of different pollutants: A review	148
Efficient sequestration of cesium ions using phosphoric acid-modified activated carbon fibers from aqueous solutions	146
Understanding atrazine elimination via treatment of the enzyme-based Fenton reaction: Kinetics, mechanism, reaction pathway, and metabolites toxicity	146

Impact of 5-fluorouracil on anaerobic digestion using sewage sludge	145
Measuring risk of renewable diesel production processes using a multi-criteria decision strategy	143
Kinetics and mechanism of triclocarban degradation by the chlorination process: Theoretical calculation and experimental verification	143
Longevity prediction of reactive media in permeable reactive barriers considering the contamination level and groundwater velocity at the planning site, with a focus on cadmium removal by zeolite	141
Tracking the transformation pathway of dissolved organic matters (DOMs) in biochars under sludge pyrolysis via reactomics and molecular network analysis	140
Bioaccumulation, release and genotoxicity of stainless steel particles in marine bivalve molluscs	140
Study on the mechanism and degradation behavior of Encifer adhaerens DNM-S1 capturing dimethyl phthalate	139
Fabrication and implementation of bimetallic Fe/Zn nanoparticles (mole ratio 1:1) loading on hydroxyethylcellulose – Graphene oxide for removal of tetracycline antibiotic from aqueous solution	138
Bifunctional Cu-incorporated carbon nanospheres via in-situ complexation strategy as efficient toluene adsorbents and antibacterial agents	136
Photoinduced production of substances with humic-like fluorescence, upon irradiation of water samples from alpine lakes	136
A comparative study of response surface methodology and artificial neural network based algorithm genetic for modeling and optimization of EP/US/GAC oxidation process in dexamethasone degradation: App	133
Developments of electrospinning technology in membrane bioreactor: A review	133
Thiacloprid-silica nano-delivery system enhances toxicity against Aphis gossypii and improves non-target biosafety	133
Biocomposite based on graphene oxide immobilized Pseudomonas psychrotolerans for the recovery of Y(III) in acid mine drainage	133
Biochar addition augmented the microbial community and aided the digestion of high-loading slaughterhouse waste: Active enzymes of bacteria and archaea	133
Development of a geospatial database of tailing storage facilities in Australia using satellite images	132
Biosorption and biotransformation behaviours of veterinary antibiotics under aerobic livestock wastewater treatment processes	132
Waste plastics derived nickel-palladium alloy filled carbon nanotubes for hydrogen evolution reaction	132
The effect of modified biochar on methane emission and succession of methanogenic archaeal community in paddy soil	132
Analytical perspective and environmental remediation potentials of magnetic composite nanosorbents	131
Impacts of the differences in PM2.5 air quality improvement on regional transport and health risk in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region during 2013–2017	131
Efficient oil spill cleanup from water: Investigating the effectiveness of a sustainable anti-swelling hydrogel for rapid water repellency and oil absorption	129
Electrochemical degradation of indigo carmine, P-nitrosodimethylaniline and clothianidin on a fabricated Ti/SnO2–Sb/Co-βPbO2 electrode: Roles of radicals, water matrices effects and performance	129
Elemental bioimaging of Zn and Cd in leaves of hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and referencing strategies	128
Graphene oxide worsens copper-mediated embryo-larval toxicity in the pacific oyster while reduced graphene oxide mitigates the effects	128
Retraction notice to ‘Source, occurrence, distribution, fate, and implications of microplastic pollutants in freshwater on environment: A critical review and way forward’ [Chemosphere 325 (2023) 13836	128
Changes in geochemical and isotopic contents in groundwater before seismic events in Ischia Island (Italy)	127
Removal of toxic metals using iron sulfide particles: A brief overview of modifications and mechanisms	127
Strategy for cost-effective BMPs of non-point source pollution in the small agricultural watershed of Poyang Lake: A case study of the Zhuxi River	127
Assessment of deep eutectic solvents toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)	125
Bio-engineered sensing of Atrazine by green CdS quantum dots: Evidence from electrochemical studies and DFT simulations	125
Butachlor (BTR) degradation by dielectric barrier discharge plasma in soil: Affecting factors, degradation route, and toxicity assessment	125
Can natural zeolite improve the removal of micropollutants in a nitrifying sequencing batch reactor? Insights on bioreactor performance, kinetics, and microbial community using Ibuprofen and Diclofena	124
Exposure to non-persistent pesticides and sexual maturation of Spanish adolescent males	124
Fipronil and its transformation products in the Yangtze River: Assessment for ecological risk and human exposure	123
Assessment of toxicity and oxidative stress induced by rare earth oxide nanoparticles in brine shrimp (Artemia salina)	123
Response of PM2.5 chemical composition to the emission reduction and meteorological variation during the COVID-19 lockdown	122
Application of combined granular media with opposite wettability for demulsification of oily wastewater by microchannel filter	122
Active-chlorine-mediated oxidation of 5-fluorouracil on a hierarchically ordered macroporous RuO2 electrode	122
Exposure to phthalates, phenols, and parabens mixture and alterations in sex steroid hormones among adolescents	120
Occurrence, ecology risk assessment and exposure evaluation of 19 anthelmintics in dust and soil from China	120
Degradation of β-N-methylamino-l-alanine (BMAA) by UV/peracetic acid system: Influencing factors, degradation mechanism and DBP formation	120
Insight into the application of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers in soil-washing effluent: Selective removal of 4,4′-dibromodiphenyl ether, high adaptivity of material and efficient recovery of	120
Bioaccumulation of 35 metal(loid)s in organs of a freshwater mussel (Hyriopsis cumingii) and environmental implications in Poyang Lake, China	120
Interactions of molybdenum disulfide nanosheets with wheat plants under changing environments: More than meets the eye?	119
Associations between exposure to phthalates and rheumatoid arthritis risk among adults in NHANES, 2007–2016	119